This art comes from Japan, and the word kintsugi has no translation in our language, but it means something like “carpentry with gold.” Dates back to the fifteenth century, and consist to fix fractures of ceramic objects accidentally broken, cracked or damaged in any way.

We use resin varnish mixed with gold dust, and so again join all parts of the object to be repaired. Thus history and breakage of the object, now included within the piece, beautifying it, enhancing them rather than hiding.

It is a way to set aside the throwaway culture we have so present in our society, to give value back to the object. Able to recover despite its breakage, and also make it look stronger, more beautiful. Old pieces kintsugi have even more value than those that have never been broken.

This makes the importance we attach to the piece does not fall on their outward appearance, but in its history.

We believe in kintsugi, we believe in the philosophy that people grow and improve with every experience. We believe that a crack may also be that unique trait so beautiful.This is a technique we have learned and perfected in our jewelry shop.

If you want to know more or have a piece of pottery that you would like to repair, do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to return the splendor to this object so appreciated.

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HOW TO CLEAN DIAMOND JEWELS CORRECTLY with dishwasher soap.

Necessary products:

• Bar of dish washing machine soap. Or the same detergent in powder.
• Rubber gloves for hands
• Bowl
• Used toothbrush  (or new, according to budget )
• Paper towels

Fill the bowl with hot tap water ( at a temperature that you can put your hand in it without burning) and dissolve a  little piece of dishwasher soap.

Diamonds attract fat, and therefore immediately lose its shine. If you wear rings, take them off before washing your hands with normal soap or putting body lotion as these products have oils that protect the skin and will dirt the diamonds.

Wearing the gloves to protect your hands, put your jewelry soak and brush scraping one to one the dirt. Especially remember to brush under the diamond (most mounts have holes below the brilliant crimp to clean and reflect the light correctly).

Once you have cleaned your jewelry, rinse with clean water and dry it with kitchen paper. You have your treasures ready to show off!

HOW TO CLEAN DIAMOND JEWELS CORRECTLY with alcohol

Necessary products:

• Disinfecting alcohol (do not use methyl alcohol, is toxic)
• Paper towels

This method serves only to give a quick clean to diamonds, not replaces the previous method of cleaning jewelry in depth. Simply wet a little role in alcohol and pass it over the surface of the diamond. Do not rub hard as the paper could be attached between the gold and stones.

These tricks are used to remove dirt from everyday of your jewelry, but if they have been beaten or are scratched, we recommend you going to the jewelry workshop for maintenance (polish, rodhium …)

HOW NOT TO CLEAN JEWELS WITH DIAMONDS

• Toothpaste; will not harm diamonds, but harm metals.
• Boil jewels; will not clean them, instead they can be damaged by hitting because of boiling,  and there is a risk of burning them.
• Hand soap or body soap. Because of their oils will dirty the jewelry.
• Bleach, chlorine ; dangerous and unnecessary products.

We hope these tips will be useful to you to clean jewels with diamonds and you can fully enjoy your berloved jewels. If you have any questions or you need to maintain your jewelry thoroughly, do not hesitate to ask us

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